New York Chosen As Site For 1964 World’s Fair
President Eisenhower approves New York City as the 1964 World’s Fair site after a committee found it best fits the monumental effort needed. Los Angeles Washington D C and Seattle bids were reviewed, with New York’s UN hub status and 300th anniversary cited as key factors.
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Washington
UPS
Eisenhower
New York City
Eiserhower
Walter Reed Army Medical Center
Los Angeles
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State Department
Bureau of International Expositions
Paris
Lncations
United Nations
York
Flushing Meadows Park
Nelson Rockefeller
Merging Faiths Reinstate Jesus Guides
In Syracuse New York a wave of support revived the idea that Jesus teachings should guide a proposed Unitarian Universalist union. Dr William B Rice led the commission noting broad sentiment supports placing Jesus at the center though amendments may adjust the focus amid debates over definite identification.
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N_Y
Jesus
Unitarian-Universalists Church Union
William B. Rice
Federal Jobs Fall in September By Joint Economy Panel
Washington reports civilian federal employment dropped by 18 962 jobs in September leaving total at 2 345 358. The Agriculture and Interior departments accounted for most cuts with declines of 12 198 in civilian agencies and 6 764 in military agencies, largely seasonal in nature.
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UPI
Joint Economy Committee
Harry F. Byrd
D-Va
Agriculture and Interior Departments
Stassen Tax Story Switch Nears Election Time
Philadelphia AP report says Harold E. Stassen claimed exemption from four years of city wage tax due to in service of the U.S. government. The claim follows charges of unpaid taxes from 1953 to 1956, fueling a running dispute with Revenue Commissioner Rotman. Stassen, Republican mayoral candidate, previously insisted payment with receipts. Mayors reception room meeting drew support from Democratic leaders and party figures in Philadelphia. Latest counts show 543,009 Democrats and 413,083 Republicans registered.
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Harold E. Stassen
United States
Stassen
Pennsylvania
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Morten E . Rotman
Richardson Dilworth
Pennsania
David J. Lawrence
William J. Gree Jr
State Silent On Arteries Overcharges
Boston reports indicate DPW Commissioner DiNatale digests auditor Buckley claims of nearly $1 million in overcharges during the Central Artery and Southeast Expressway rush. Governor Furcolo and contractor leaders offered no comment as Buckley highlighted work billed but not performed and varying prices for the same materials. A separate federal case acquitted Paul Moran of bribe-related charges amid Navy contract ties to DPW work on Nantucket and Brockton projects.
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Anthony N. DiNatale
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Foster Furcolo
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Martin DeMattey
M. Dem
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Department of Public Works
Beliary
Paul C. Moran
North Weymouth
Navy
Moran
DFPW
Walter Rouns
Ville of
Nantucket
Richard J
Brockton
Rounsville
President picks Forsythe for HEW post in health
Washington AP reports President Eisenhower nominates Robert A Forsythe as assistant secretary of health education and welfare. He currently serves as the department's liaison with Congress.
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Eisenhower
Robert A. Forsythe
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Neuberger seeks honesty in campaigns on TV
Oregon Senator Richard Neuberger urged candidates to reveal makeup and prompting use on television. He argued honesty matters in politics, warning against theater-like performances in selecting U S leaders. He asked if showy programs by entertainers could set a standard for presidential, Senate, or gubernatorial elections.
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UPI
Richard J. Neuberger
D-Ore
Almerica
United States
Neuberger
George Gobel
Red Skelton
State mispaid for steel piling loaned to contractors
The auditor found the state loaned or sold steel piling worth 190000 to contractors without payment. Buckley said DPW did not follow AG filing guidance that payment should occur after work is performed. An associate commissioner who signed at least 20 contracts in March and April 1959 was not appointed until April 30, 1989.
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Buckley
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Michigan Seeks 26 Tax Formulas To Solve Fiscal Crisis
Lansing Mich UPI Governor Williams warned a November target date looms for ending Michigan's financial squeeze. The state faces about 72 million dollars in unpaid bills and potential layoffs totaling 7 500 jobs including 420 state police troopers unless new revenue is found. He proposed 26 tax combinations including a one percent payroll levy as possible replacements for the voided sales tax.
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Lansing
Mich
UPI
Michigan
G. Mennen Williams
Williams
State Supreme Court
Eisenhower Hospital Checkup Amid Cold and Bronchitis
President Eisenhower 69 entered Walter Reed Army Hospital for an annual physical. White House said he hopes to check out by weekend despite lingering cold and chronic bronchitis noted by press secretary Hagerty. He played 18 holes of golf before admission.
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Eisenhower
Walter Reed Army Hospital
White House
James C. Hagerty
Walter Reed Hagerty
Marvyland
Bethlehem Steel Faces Record Loss Amid Strike Stand
Bethlehem Steel Corp reports a record quarterly loss and a record backlog after a steel strike hits auto production. Kaiser Steel signed a union contract, breaking industry unity. Nine month earnings total 86.2 million, dividend cut, 60 cents, payable Dec 1. Auto plants idled at GM sites. full shutdowns depend on steel supply. industry revival could take weeks.
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Arthur Homer
Bethlehem Steel Corp
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Amen
Kaiser
Bethlehem
Payaniy
Flint
Willow Run
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